2011 Grand Canyon Railway Photo Charter

The Grand Canyon Railway is one of America’s premiere tourist railroads. Although the railroad operates year round, their 1923 steam locomotive, 2-8-2 #4960, will operate on May 14-15, 2011, just a few of the select days for all of 2011. Lerro Productions has been given the unique opportunity to operate a photo charter on their railroad with #4960.

Due to the nature of the line as well as the speed at which the trains operate, the railroad is extremely hard to chase and photograph. This photo charter will give you the best opportunity to experience and photograph this railroad like never before. Enjoy photographing the train at sunrise and sunset on each day and be at all the best locations at just the right time. During our lunch break, take in the breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon itself, which is only a few yards away from the station.

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Charter Highlights:

– Over 60 miles of track
– 40 mph runbys
– Saturday – Freight consist with caboose
– Sunday – Green Harriman passenger cars
– The train faces south all day for both days
– No diesels attached to the train, just steam
– Runby schedule includes sunrise and sunset
– A Sunday Night Session
– The tender will be advertisement free.

Photo – Grand Canyon Railway We took a ride to the south rim of the Grand Canyon from Williams Arizona. The ride was fantastic with full view around in the dome car we had. Ride was 21/2 hrs. each way at about 40 miles an hour.

The Grand Canyon Railway does not depart Flagstaff; it leaves from Williams, which is 39 miles west of Flagstaff. Most people drive from Flagstaff to Williams, but you could take a taxi (try www.afriendlycab.com). …